The document provides an update on ORCID activities from October 2016. Key points include:
- ORCID membership has grown to 536 members from 39 countries, with 60% growth and 14 regional consortia.
- Regions like Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America will focus on expanding consortia models and increasing integrations with members.
- Latin America will focus on key countries like Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia, while the Middle East/Africa region will focus on the Middle East and North Africa.
- Technical updates include a new ORCID Trust site, open elections, social/institutional sign-in integrations, and API improvements.